NS: Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with us today. Your costumes are amazing. When did you first start cosplaying and how did you get into it?

Avant-Geek: I started cosplaying before I knew the term for it. I was twelve and my family was hosting a costume party. I decided to make my own Legend of Zelda‘s Link tunic out of a green pillowcase. It’s pretty embarrassing to look at now, but we all have to start somewhere.